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Line Cooks and Brunch Cooks

Bad Apple - Various Locations
Watertown, NY Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026

Job Overview

We are seeking energetic and detail-oriented Line Cooks and Brunch Cooks to join our kitchen teams. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing food with precision and efficiency, ensuring every plate meets our consistency standards. Whether working during busy brunch hours or managing high-volume food production, your culinary skills will contribute directly to delivering memorable dining experiences. This position offers an exciting opportunity for cooks passionate about food preparation, specials menu planning, and delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment. Reliability and teamwork are a must.

Bad Apple Downtown, Bad Apple Social @ Ives, Bad Apple Garage, Bad Apple on Base, Bravo Bad Apple/Black River. Upcoming openings: Bad Apple Pit Stop - Salmon Run Mall and Bad Apple Airside - Watertown Airport. All locations offer a different vibe, menu and venue experience. Check them out online.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook a variety of menu items with a focus on specials and food production.
  • Follow food safety sanitizing procedures diligently to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
  • Assist in menu planning by suggesting new dishes and refining existing recipes to enhance flavor and presentation.
  • Handle food with care, ensuring proper food handling techniques are adhered to throughout all stages of meal preparation.
  • Support high-volume production needs while maintaining consistency, quality, and timely service during peak hours.
  • Collaborate with team members to coordinate food service operations efficiently and smoothly.
  • Maintain kitchen organization, stock supplies, and ensure all equipment is functioning properly for optimal performance.

Experience

  • Proven experience in restaurant settings demonstrating cooking skills such as saute, grilling, ticket calling and food preparation.
  • Familiarity with food safety management practices including sanitizing procedures and proper food handling protocols.
  • Experience working in high-volume kitchens or catering environments is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation standards necessary for maintaining a safe kitchen environment.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail in meal preparation and serving.

Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to culinary excellence! This paid position welcomes passionate cooks eager to develop their skills while delivering outstanding dining experiences every day.

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21

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